United Kingdom — university guide
The 132 universities in the United Kingdom in 2026
An informative guide to the 132 higher education institutions in the United Kingdom: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
132
Universities
113
Public
19
Private
#3
Best ranking
University of Cambridge
7,000 GBP
Min bachelor fee
64
Programs
Bachelor fee range in the United Kingdom
Based on the 132 universities in the United Kingdom that published their fees.
Min7,000 GBPMax45,000 GBP
Universities in the United Kingdom: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
113
Public universities
The public institutions in the United Kingdom
113universities
19
Private universities
The private institutions in the United Kingdom
19universities
91
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
91universities
132
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
132universities
132
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
132universities
64
Programs
Fields offered in the United Kingdom
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List of universities in the United Kingdom in 2026
132 universities listedUniversity of Bradford
#801Public10 programs· Public UK university, pioneer in peace, development, and health.
University of Brighton
#651Public8 programs· Public UK university, modern and reputed in arts, design, and health.
University of Bristol
#76Public9 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, research leader.
University of Buckingham
Public8 programs· Public UK university, pioneer in personalized and intensive education.
University of Cambridge
#3Public11 programs· World-leading public university, excellence in research and teaching in Oxford.
University of Chester
#1530Public9 programs· Public UK university committed to academic excellence and inclusion.
University of Chichester
Public11 programs· Public university specializing in arts, education, and social sciences.
Coventry University
#586Public10 programs· Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
Cranfield University
#401Public8 programs· Public UK university, global leader in engineering, technology, and management.
University of Cumbria
Public7 programs· Public UK university specializing in education, health, and arts.
University of Derby
#1051Public10 programs· Public UK university specializing in engineering and professional training.
The University of Law
Private4 programs· Private UK university specializing in law and justice education.
Durham University
#154Public8 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, historic and prestigious.
University of Greater Manchester
Public11 programs· Public university specializing in engineering, technology, and business.
University of Greenwich
#739Public10 programs· Public UK university in London, reputed in architecture, business, and computing.
University of Huddersfield
#661Public9 programs· Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
University of Hull
#568Public9 programs· Public UK university renowned for arts, humanities, and research.
Keele University
#601Public8 programs· Public UK research university, strong in interdisciplinarity and sustainability.
Kingston University
#701Public15 programs· Public London university, strong in arts, design, and business.
University of the Built Environment
Private7 programs· Private university specializing in architecture, urban planning, and built environment sciences.
University of Essex
#366Public9 programs· Public UK university, renowned for social sciences, law, and cultural studies.
University of the West of England
#783Public8 programs· Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
University of West London
#1350Public8 programs· Modern university with programs in computing and health.
Birmingham City University
#911Public8 programs· Public UK university, modern and employability- and creativity-focused.